This too:
[forum.culteducation.com]
Hi lightwolf,
A few years ago on alt.fan.landmark there was talk about "sex night" during the "6-Day," which was precursor to the "Advanced Course." Sadly, most of the old timers have quit posting (at least to afl), for which I wouldn't blame them. Also, this was a different time - before the swing back towards a more proscriptive cultural environment. The 1970s were pretty free-wheeling. And acceptance of certain questionable behavior was a "top-down" phenomenon when Werner Erhard was in charge. As a guru, his behavior was considered exemplary and earlier esties were noted for their hare-like proclivities. As some wag observed, "They rut like bunnies." Though Werner is long gone and his clones are aging and falling by the wayside, there is still considerable adherence to his memory and style. Some insiders refer to him in reverent whispers as "the Founder" or "the ~Source.~" I don't think there is any doubt he is still considered the "spiritual" chief or is still pulling the strings from the Cayman Islands.
(It might be interesting to note that Mormon women are instructed and encouraged to enjoy and engage in sex often with their husbands which serves two excellent cult purposes; tends to keep men motivated and "in the fold," and makes lots more Mormons.)
Ellen
[forum.culteducation.com]
Hi lightwolf,
A few years ago on alt.fan.landmark there was talk about "sex night" during the "6-Day," which was precursor to the "Advanced Course." Sadly, most of the old timers have quit posting (at least to afl), for which I wouldn't blame them. Also, this was a different time - before the swing back towards a more proscriptive cultural environment. The 1970s were pretty free-wheeling. And acceptance of certain questionable behavior was a "top-down" phenomenon when Werner Erhard was in charge. As a guru, his behavior was considered exemplary and earlier esties were noted for their hare-like proclivities. As some wag observed, "They rut like bunnies." Though Werner is long gone and his clones are aging and falling by the wayside, there is still considerable adherence to his memory and style. Some insiders refer to him in reverent whispers as "the Founder" or "the ~Source.~" I don't think there is any doubt he is still considered the "spiritual" chief or is still pulling the strings from the Cayman Islands.
(It might be interesting to note that Mormon women are instructed and encouraged to enjoy and engage in sex often with their husbands which serves two excellent cult purposes; tends to keep men motivated and "in the fold," and makes lots more Mormons.)
Ellen